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1978 PIPER NAVAJO CR
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper NAVAJO CR listings ($325,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -521 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time +404 hr vs comps -5.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (86% of comps) +2.0%
- No ADS-B (86% of comps have one) -2.2%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 137 FAA-registered -4.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO CR |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,079 hrs |
| Engine time | 1217 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
Description
Detailed Description Excellent Navajo CR, all logs since new, no known damage history, mid time engines, 71-78 / 80 compression both engines/all cylinders, VG's for gross weight increase, updated interior, 2023 paint, S-TEC 55X A/P with GPSS, factory a/c, great maintenance history, all AD's complied with, very clean example of Navajo CR. It has been our family hauler for the past couple of years and has been very reliable. Very capable IFR platform with excellent coupled A/P.
Avionics
Garmin 530W Nav1/Com1 Garmin 430W Nav2/Com2 Century HSI Nav 1 King KI 109 GS Indicator Nav 2 Garmin Xponder PMA Audio Panel Bendix Radar - works great Nice RAM mount for iPad
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper NAVAJO CR lands versus other Piper NAVAJO CR listings on fyiAero.
Price
43rd pct$319k · 43rd percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
54th pct7,079 hours total (TTAF) · 54th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
69th pct1,217 hours since major overhaul · 69th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
62nd pct1,217 hours since major overhaul · 62nd percentile of 13 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Range from base
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Last flight
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